Advice, Not Advices — Sparks Plus, Week 7

Welcome to this week’s Sparks Plus — your quick, practical boost for clearer, more confident English.
Five short sections, all easy to read and use right away.

1️⃣ Quick Win

Don’t add an “s” to advice.

❌ He gave me good advices.
✔ He gave me good advice.

Like information, advice is uncountable.
You can say:
✔ a piece of advice
✔ some advice

2️⃣ Real-World English in Action

Denglish rescue:
A client wrote: We see us next week.

In English, we simply say:
✔ See you next week.

We don’t use “see” reflexively.

3️⃣ Christine’s Pick

BBC Learning English – The English We Speak
Short audio episodes (3 minutes each) that explain the latest phrase or expression in clear, slow English.
Great if you love learning idioms (as I know some of you do!).

4️⃣ Reader Question

Q: Can I say I look forward to see you?

A: Not quite. After look forward to, use the -ing form.
✔ I look forward to seeing you.

5️⃣ Spotlight

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